I do like a metal watering can @Liriodendron. I shall have to wait for end of season offers tho. They're even expensive 2nd hand in the local equivalent of car boot sales.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
They're so much easier to fill than plastic ones, @Obelixx , whose handle half obscures the filling hole - and easier to pour, having two handles. This one has a proper screw-on rose, too, and only cost €12. Definitely a bargain... and I'd been looking for one for a long time, having missed out to my sister on inheriting our dad's battered galvanised can.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
I have a very old one @Liriodendron, picked up years ago for a song but it is wearing thin on the bottom now and won't last another winter I fear. I shall re-purpose it tho. I have another that cost me 8€ 5 years ago in a flea market and it still has its rose and is just the right size for catching the drips from our main water heater in the annex. Love it.
The following year I saw a similar one going for 15€. Haven't seen a good one since.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I was wondering where to share this and thought this thread is the most appropriate. Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting a centre that helps adults with learning difficulties. The main area is horticulture. The reason for my visit was bitter sweet, as my elder brother was a volunteer here for a number of years, he sadly passed away, suddenly, earlier this year. My nephew and some friends were there to donate some of my brothers extensive tool collection. While there we were shown around and got to meet some of the staff and students. It certainly makes you feel humble when you see the dedication of the staff, mainly volunteers . Very proud of my brother, lots of his projects were around the site, he enjoyed both gardening and DIY so got involved in most aspects of helping at the site. Please excuse my ramblings but it certainly was a reason to be cheerful seeing the joy that filled the centre😊
@scroggin … thank you for sharing that … I used to work and volunteer with children and young people with disabilities and life limiting conditions. Humility and happiness … a potent mix. ❤️
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
@Dovefromabove, it was nice to see how engaged they were with the daily activities. Many who visit the centre are autistic, some quite severely, but they range the activities so that everyone can have an involvement. It was nice that they felt comfortable enough to come and talk to me, especially being a stranger. I have to admit it brings a lump to my throat thinking about how my brother in his small way contributed to bringing happiness to so many.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The following year I saw a similar one going for 15€. Haven't seen a good one since.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting a centre that helps adults with learning difficulties. The main area is horticulture. The reason for my visit was bitter sweet, as my elder brother was a volunteer here for a number of years, he sadly passed away, suddenly, earlier this year. My nephew and some friends were there to donate some of my brothers extensive tool collection.
While there we were shown around and got to meet some of the staff and students. It certainly makes you feel humble when you see the dedication of the staff, mainly volunteers . Very proud of my brother, lots of his projects were around the site, he enjoyed both gardening and DIY so got involved in most aspects of helping at the site.
Please excuse my ramblings but it certainly was a reason to be cheerful seeing the joy that filled the centre😊
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
When he was coming out he shouted " GRANDAD " and ran out and took my hand. Bless'im